Patient's question:
My little girl is 6 years old. At first, she felt a sore throat when speaking and noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult. Additionally, she has had a slight fever for a while. Please advise: How should we treat her tonsillitis pain?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, first, they can take some symptomatic antibiotic medication. Additionally, topical medication sprays or laser treatment can be administered. If the symptoms are primarily characterized by sore throat, pain-relieving medication can be considered. If accompanied by low fever, physical cooling methods should be used. If the temperature exceeds 38.5°C, medical attention should be sought promptly. If the medication is ineffective and the condition recurs frequently, surgical treatment is recommended. During the treatment period, it is important to keep the child warm to prevent further worsening of symptoms due to cold exposure.